Author Topic: Egg Nog (Read 721 times)

Outbreak · « **on:** December 25, 2012, 08:11:50 PM »

Quote from: booksmart on December 25, 2012, 09:02:00 AM

You gave them spiked eggnog last night, didn't you?

That's kinda redundant, isn't it? Kinda like saying spiked bourbon?

FMJ · « **Reply #1 on:** December 26, 2012, 12:50:50 AM »

I got lucky and found some Glennfiddich at the place I'm staying, so I'm happy.

Also, I like mixing virgin eggnog with vodka.

Coronach · « **Reply #2 on:** December 26, 2012, 02:28:54 AM »

I love eggnog. Any eggnog. Except healthy eggnog. Apparently the hippies have out non-fat, non-dairy vegan eggnog now. I don't know how that works- no darned egg, no darned nog. It's like Grape-Nuts. I think I'd rather shoot myself.

Mike

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booksmart · « **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2012, 01:39:32 PM »

Quote from: Outbreak on December 25, 2012, 08:11:50 PM

That's kinda redundant, isn't it? Kinda like saying spiked bourbon?

Not necessarily, but theoretically, yes.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Kentucky-Eggnog-Spike-102341

That link may or may not work - I used my phone to c'n'p the link. It's to Epicurious.com's Kentucky Eggnog Spike - brandy, rum and bourbon infused with vanilla and spices... Sounds lethal.

Outbreak · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2012, 02:48:53 PM »

My recipe is from my uncle. His is better.

1Gal jug/pitcher
2qts store bought egg nog.
1qt egg nog ice cream (uncle owned a Baskin Robins)
Makers Mark to taste.

I made this last year and apparently, since I check for "taste" as I'm making it, and end up a couple shots deep before I'm done, my egg nog was a bit stout. I brought it to a party and brought the rest of the Makers Mark with me so people could add more if they thought it was too weak. I asked the hostess to try it, and she coughed, "it's good."

JesseL · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2012, 03:00:18 PM »

I'll simplify it a bit.

Quote from: Outbreak on December 26, 2012, 02:48:53 PM

My recipe is from my uncle. His is better.

1Gal jug/pitcher
2qts store bought egg nog.
1qt egg nog ice cream (uncle owned a Baskin Robins)
Makers Mark to taste.

I used to love eggnog, but at some point it started tasting like snot with sugar and nutmeg.

Coronach · « **Reply #6 on:** December 26, 2012, 03:29:26 PM »

Did the eggnog change, or your tastes?

I ask, because store bought egg nog is hit or miss, with more miss than hit. Store bought apple cider is the same way. It probably has something to do with the pasteurization required for mass marketing. It is undoubtedly safer and cheaper, and it tastes all wrong.

We get our eggnog from a local amish creamery. They do it right.

You do have to add your own liquor, though.

Mike

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booksmart · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2012, 07:26:14 PM »

For apple cider, try SimplyApple - the same folks that do SimplyOrange. Good stuff.

FMJ · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2012, 03:39:24 AM »

Nothing beats a neat Scotch.

At least that's what I've been favoring as of late...

Gunnguy · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2012, 12:37:49 PM »

One scoop rainbow sherbert, one scoop lemon ice, one shot premium vodka, one shot orange juice, top with grand marnier...called a power tool as opposed to screw driver.

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booksmart · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2012, 02:04:43 PM »

Maybe we should append this to the liquor thread?

coelacanth · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2012, 04:02:07 AM »

Quote from: JesseL on December 26, 2012, 03:00:18 PM

I'll simplify it a bit.

I used to love eggnog, but at some point it started tasting like snot with sugar and nutmeg.

Classic.

Isn't eggnog basically watery custard with a kick at the end? I'll stick with my Olde English plum pudding with brandy hard sauce. If the pudding starts to dry out just soak it with more brandy. One year we found a piece in May still wrapped in foil in the back of the 'fridge - took it out soaked it in brandy for an hour or so and voila' - good as new.

Ken Brock · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2012, 12:27:48 AM »

made my own Paleo egg nog this year

coconut milk and dates boiled for 10 minutes, add nutmeg and blend then chill

pretty good

coelacanth · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2012, 12:18:30 AM »

Now that actually sounds pretty good.

Stevie-Ray · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2013, 11:15:44 PM »

Quote from: JesseL on December 26, 2012, 03:00:18 PM

I'll simplify it a bit.

I used to love eggnog, but at some point it started tasting like snot with sugar and nutmeg.

You must have had Calder's.

Eggnog is thick as a standard, but you shouldn't be able to stand a crowbar up in it.

goatroper · « **Reply #15 on:** January 02, 2013, 11:31:08 PM »

Quote from: Stevie-Ray on January 02, 2013, 11:15:44 PM

Eggnog is thick as a standard, but you shouldn't be able to stand a crowbar up in it.

If it'll dissolve a crowbar, you're getting close.

Ken Brock · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2013, 02:52:42 PM »

Quote from: coelacanth on December 31, 2012, 12:18:30 AM

Now that actually sounds pretty good.

you can make a hot cocoa version as well, just add a teaspoon or two of unsweetened cocoa powder instead of the nutmeg and serve hot

coelacanth · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2013, 01:32:13 AM »

I think the one with nutmeg sounds better. So, you eat the dates when you're finished boiling them?

Ken Brock · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2013, 11:26:22 AM »

Quote from: coelacanth on January 08, 2013, 01:32:13 AM

I think the one with nutmeg sounds better. So, you eat the dates when you're finished boiling them?

I chop up the dates and simmer them in the coconut milk for about 10 minutes, then used a stick blender to blend them in and added the nutmeg

coelacanth · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2013, 10:13:14 AM »

Thanks for the tip

I'll be trying that.